Hi. I have a great '98 OB wagon. Love it! A real trooper. My driver side seat belt is begining to shread, I think from wearing against velcro closures on my coat. Anyway... where can I get a replacement belt and is there any trick to replacing it?

a Junk yard from a non totaled car. Another place to check is with subaru. I think the belts themselves have a lifetime warrenty on them (i am not sure).

 

 

nipper

Was thinking about the "Subruban legend" of free seatbelt replacement weekend, am in need of some too-does anyone know for a FACT, if this is true or not?

 

thanks

Don't get ones from Subaru. They cost absurd amounts of money. Would have cost $400 for them to replace mine.

at least in 2007 it is

 

http://www.subaru.com/owners/warranty/index.jsp

 

so therefor it may be worth asking about.

 

I also found refernces to other car mfg's offering the same thing in 1996.

Doesnt hurt to ask.

 

 

nipper

My 92 Legacy has a built-in function that part of the seat belt pulled apart and revealed a tag that says the seat belt needs to be replaced. The problem is I have the motorized shoulder belt and a manually operated lap belt. The lap belt is the one that says has failed. Subaru wanted $150 or so for a new one. I will call them and see if it is covered under a life-time warranty, but I doubt it.

My 92 Legacy has a built-in function that part of the seat belt pulled apart and revealed a tag that says the seat belt needs to be replaced. The problem is I have the motorized shoulder belt and a manually operated lap belt. The lap belt is the one that says has failed. Subaru wanted $150 or so for a new one. I will call them and see if it is covered under a life-time warranty, but I doubt it.

It's not. Only the cars made after 1995 are guaranteed the lifetime warranty. Trust me, I asked. Then they tried to slap me with a $400 repair bill for the belt and I said hell no.

(Eric: Calling Subaru Missisauga )

 

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Edit: The guy i usually talk to wasn't there so tommorow........

It's not. Only the cars made after 1995 are guaranteed the lifetime warranty. Trust me, I asked. Then they tried to slap me with a $400 repair bill for the belt and I said hell no.

 

 

Not true, but thanks for playing

 

 

Get it fixed, no matter the cost, it beats eating windsheild

The fraying seatbelt seems to be a common issue. I own two '98 OBW's and both of them have it (had it--I fixed it). I bought two replacement seatbelts from a subi specialist on the east coast for $40 plus s/h.

 

I don't think the fraying is from your clothes. There's a black metal retainer bracket behind the B pillar that I think is the cause for the wear. The black retainer rubs against the seat belt edges.

Good diagnosis and should this be brought to attention NHTSA for recall/warranty consideration?

The fraying seatbelt seems to be a common issue. I own two '98 OBW's and both of them have it (had it--I fixed it). I bought two replacement seatbelts from a subi specialist on the east coast for $40 plus s/h.

 

I don't think the fraying is from your clothes. There's a black metal retainer bracket behind the B pillar that I think is the cause for the wear. The black retainer rubs against the seat belt edges.

Not true, but thanks for playing

 

 

Get it fixed, no matter the cost, it beats eating windsheild

But it is true! The belt isn't covered under a lifetime warranty. At least, that's what the clowns at Cumberland Valley Motors told me.

i just had my belts replaced, yes they arew guaranteed for the life of the car, i payed nothing at a subie dealer

and if anyone needs it i would be happy to email a copy of the invoice stating i paid nothing and it was covered by warrenty:banana:

Good news. I went to the dealer. They looked at the condition of the belt and agreed that they would replace it no charge. You'ld be hard pressed to get that kind of safety committment from most other manufacturers.

But it is true! The belt isn't covered under a lifetime warranty. At least, that's what the clowns at Cumberland Valley Motors told me.

 

I noticed you're from PA. If possible try the Lancaster County Motors on Route 72. That's where I went and they did honor the warranty although they made sure I understood it was a "LIMITED" lifetime warranty. Mine's a '98. It may be true that it is only for '95's and newer.

I noticed you're from PA. If possible try the Lancaster County Motors on Route 72. That's where I went and they did honor the warranty although they made sure I understood it was a "LIMITED" lifetime warranty. Mine's a '98. It may be true that it is only for '95's and newer.

They told me that was only valid for 95 and newer vehicles. I understand that it's limited and if my car were newer, I'm sure that it would be covered (the tag is what's torn on it).

Here's a quote from the Subaru website (regarding new vehicles):

 

Seat Belt Lifetime Limited Warranty

SEAT BELT COVERAGE lasts for the useful life of the vehicle and includes seat belts and related components which fail to function properly during normal use. This warranty does not apply to cosmetic appearance, such as color fading, when the seat belts function properly. Coverage also excludes any electrical related components or body anchor points.

 

It seems feasible that "the useful life of the vehicle" might include only vehicles of a certain age or newer (like 1995, like Manarius said).

Anyone know is this warranty is valid in Canada as well?

I had two belts replaced completely free last year under warranty on different cars. And will probably do it sometime soon on my LGT. It's a great program. I highly suggest it.

Anyone know is this warranty is valid in Canada as well?

 

 

Google it and find out.

To answer my own question-- yes. I checked with my Subaru dealer (Richmond, BC), and they are honoring the US warranty. AWESOME